China’s exports of rare-earth magnets increased nearly threefold in June from the previous month, after the country lifted some export controls on the critical industrial inputs following a deal with the U.

China exported more rare earth elements in June, with shipments to the US rising by 660% on a monthly basis, according to Beijing’s General Administration of Customs. Total exports of the precious metals increased to 3,

China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security.